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How to cook bacon in the oven, the way the pros do, it’s an easy clean up too. (video)
Bacon! We all appreciate the taste and the aroma, but we have to make a mess, unless you try this method. Check out my video on how to cook bacon; it’s the easy way, in the oven, with quick clean up!
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Greek Yogurt Mixed Berry Muffins with a Cinnamon Streusel
Makes 12 standard size muffins Prep time 45min Adapted from a Julia’s Album recipe https://juliasalbum.com/mixed-berry-yogurt-muffins/ Dry Ingredients 2 cup Flour 1 cup Sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 0.5 teaspoons salt Wet ingredients 2 eggs 0.66 cup Yogurt 0.33 cup Veggie Oil or Butter Berries Any kind, Mixed berries or Chopped Strawberries 2.25* cup * (2 cup for batter) *(1/4 cup reserved for topping) Streusel Topping 0.66 Cup 0.33 Cup 1 teaspoon 2 Table spoons soft butter Preparation Method: Mis en place all ingredients before beginning Steps: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Use on regular size muffin pan (12 Muffins) Spray muffin pan with non-stick or use muffin liners.…
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How to make kissing swans with towels
One of the easiest ways to have a wow effect this Valentine’s day is to surprise your partner with kissing swans made from towels. This won’t cost a dime and it’s easy; if I can do it anyone can. Many of us are looking for romantic ideas for valentines day and nothing says I love you like kissing swans made from towels, especially if you add in some florals. You can provide a type of rose petal turndown service that is found at only boutique hotels such as our little bed and breakfast here in St. Paul, MN. Check out my instructional video below on how to make kissing swans…
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How to make an easy Hollandaise Sauce
Learn how to make an easy hollandaise sauce with this blender method. I picked up this trick for making hollandaise sauce from a Chef friend of mine, thanks Chef Tim, and I use this method at my bed and breakfast in St. Paul, MN. This isn’t the method they teach at culinary school but it works for me, I hope it works as well for you.
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Things to do at the Mall of America
The best thing about the MOA is that it’s a warm place, during MN’s cold seasons, to play, eat, and lastly shop. It is something fun to do in Minneapolis during the winter. The problem is there are so many things to do at the Mall of America so plan wisely because it can be the experience of your dreams or of your nightmares. Don’t end up hangry and irritable wandering around this huge mall aimlessly spending your hard-earned money in the wrong spots.
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STAY AND PLAY AT THE HISTORIC DISTRICT
One of the best parts of being a BnB owner is seeing people at a time of their lives when they are the most engaged and that includes times when they go to concerts or sporting events. I often have guests who stay at the Historic Bed and Breakfast to go to concerts at the Xcel Center. Whether it’s a girl night out and a concert or a date night of a couple who has their kids at the grandparents, it’s always fun to be a part of it. The Historic District Bed and Breakfast is a great place to stay for a concert. It’s within walking distance to the…